Posts Tagged ‘Oakland’
Health Workers Locked Out One Day After Protest
Written by Robin Sandoval on March 11, 2010 – 7:13 pm -OAKLAND — On Tuesday, approximately 140 health care workers, who are members of the Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West, held a one day strike at the Santa Rita Jail and the North County jail in Oakland.
They were protesting against stagnant contract negotiations which stated that management wants its employees to pay for 30% of their own health care costs.
On Wednesday, the employees were locked out.
Their fight pushed forward after Read more »
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Drug Sweep in East Oakland Leads to Several Arrests
Written by Robin Sandoval on December 22, 2009 – 3:58 pm -OAKLAND, CA — 126 people have been issued felony arrest warrants which have lead to the recovery of over 12 pounds of cocaine, two pounds of methamphetamine, two pounds of marijuana and seven firearms. The drug sweep began early Monday.
The goal was to clean up the street-level drug dealers and keep the narcotics off the streets. Oakland Police Chief Anthony Batts said ultimately, officials will aim for the “big fish,” but first have to identify any key players. Batts also stated, “I’ve asked the Oakland PD to focus on drugs, guns and gangs in order to save lives.”
On Monday, 120 police officers went in search for 101 known and wanted dealers. The results Read more »
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